B−
Lucy S. Herring Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
98 Sulphur Springs Road, Asheville, NC 28806 · (828) 350-6600 · Part of Asheville City Schools
Students
255
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
46%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Lucy S. Herring Elementary
- Math proficiency 10 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 19% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency32%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts52%
State average 47.2%
Location
Directions ↗
98 Sulphur Springs Road, Asheville
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K18
Kindergarten30
Grade 131
Grade 242
Grade 350
Grade 442
Grade 542
Enrollment over time
315’20
298’21
301’22
270’23
255’24
Down 19% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 68%Black 13%Hispanic 11%Two or more races 7%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.